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Twin Cities Northern Lights

Regular Season 2011-2012
2011-2012 x Regular Season

Our Mission

We exist to help each player on our roster *Reach the highest potential in hockey *Prepare for college, the workplace and life *Become a positive influence in the community, specifically to challenge others to make smart health choices and to personally serve others. Click here for official team site

HOME ARENA: Bloomington Ice Garden, Minnesota USA

3600 W. 98th St. Bloomington, MN 55431 Located north-east of the France Ave and 98th Street Intersection Rink #1 (far right) 952-563-8842

NL Alumni: NCAA College Hockey

This is a partial list of NL alumni currently playing college hockey...

Tyler Austin
Northern Lights 2010-2011
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN         Ht: 6'0  Wt: 195           
Current: Forward,  Augsburg College (Division 3 MIAC)  Freshman

Jon Barrick
Northern Lights 2008-2009, Assistant Captain 2009-2010
Hometown: Litchfield, MN               Ht: 6'1  Wt: 200 
Current: Forward,  Augsburg College  (Division 3 MIAC)  Sophomore

Justin Hale
Northern Lights 2009-2010, Captain 2010-2011
Hometown: Stoughton, WI               Ht: 6'3  Wt: 175
Current: Defense, University WI Stevens Point   (NCAA Division 3 NCHA) Freshman

Josh Lehr
Northern Lights 2009-2010,
Hudson Crusaders 2010
Hometown: Appleton, WI               Ht 5'10  Wt: 165 
Current: Goalie, Concordia Wisconsin (NCAA Division 3 MCHA)  Freshman

Kevin Medina
Northern Lights, MJAHL-Canada
Hometown: Plantation, FL              Ht: 6'0  Wt: 192
Current: Forward, Milwaukee School Engineering  (NCAA Division 3 MCHA) Sophomore

Erik Olson

Northern Lights 2007-2008
Hometown: Edina, MN                      Ht: 6'1  Wt: 185
Current: Forward, Bowdoin  (NCAA Division 3 NESCAC) Senior

Erik Ordahl
Northern Lights 2008-2009, Ice Hawks 2009-2010
Hometown: Rochester, MN             Ht: 6'1  Wt:200
Current: Defense, Augsburg College   (NCAA Division 3 MIAC)  Sophomore
 

Joel Scatarelli
Northern Lights 2008-2009,
NAHL, OPJHL
Hometown: Elk River, MN                Ht: 5'11  Wt: 180
Current: Defense, Hamline University (NCAA Division 3 MIAC)  Sophomore

Dan Shilts
Northern Lights 2008-9
, Hudson Crusaders
Hometown: New Richmond, WI
Current: Forward, Concordia Wisconsin (NCAA Division 3 MCHA) Sophomore

Josh Shingler
Northern Lights 2008-2009, Asst Captain 2009-2010
Hometown: Shawano, WI                 Ht: 6'1  Wt: 205
Current: Forward, Bethel University  (NCAA Division 3 MIAC) Sophomore

Britton Smith
Northern Lights 2007-2008
Hometown: Burnsville, MN (Academy of Holy Angels HS) Ht: 6'1  Wt:185
Current: Forward, Saint Olaf  (NCAA Division 3 MIAC) Senior

Tyler Sorenson
Northern Lights 2008-9, NAHL
Hometown: Madison, WI (Madison Edgewood HS)  Ht: 5'9  Wt: 175
Current: Defense, Bethel University  (NCAA Division 3 MIAC) Sophomore

Garrett Windle,
Northern Lights 2006-7,
2008-9, Captain 2009-2010
Hometown:  Downington, PA            Ht: 5'10  Wt: 170
Current: Forward, Bethel University  (NCAA Division 3 MIAC) Sophomore

Our Current Players' Home State

Gleb Kulikov: Dmitrov Russia     Lukas Sumerauer: Velesin, Czech Republic

Over the past ten years the Northern Lights has drawn its alumni from all across the country.  We also intentionally reruit two international players per year. This shows where our current players call home.

ACADEMIC HONORS

We're especially proud of the 19 Northern Lights players this season who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential and discipline! We have included this honor on our roster with an asterisk or double-asterisk to indicate distinction of the highest grades.


ALL ACADEMIC TEAM*
(3.0 - 3.69 Grade Point Average)
Tyler Arnold #8 (1992 Defense, Fond du Lac WI)
Connor Bowman #27 (1992 Forward, Kansas City, MO)
Nick Edwards #10 (1993 Forward, Brighton IL)
Bryan Gunderson #4 (1991 Forward, Fairbanks AK)
Jeremy Harer #30 (1993 Goaltender, Cottage Grove MN)
Ben Hull #2 (1994 Defense, Centennial CO)
Luke Kucera #12 (1993 Defense, Plymouth IN)

Kevin Kussulat #21 (1991 Forward, Barrington IL)
Nick Kunes #5(1992 Forward, Melrose WI)
Alex O'Leary #15 (1992 Defense, Kansas City MO)
Dominique Shuttleworth #7 (1992 Defense, Fairbanks AK)
Keenan Wallace #33 (1992 Goaltender, Fairbanks AK)

WITH DISTINCTION**

(3.7 - 4.0 Grade Point Average)
Tyler Laiti #28 (1994 Defense, Fairbanks AK)
Cole Larson #22 (1992 Defense, Urbandale IA)
John McDonald #26
(1993 Forward, Brooklyn Park MN)
Paul Parisot #23 (1992 Forward, Arlington TX)
Kirby Quebodeaux #26 (1992 Forward, Cottage Grove MN)
Kris Yelderman #17 (1991 Defense, Kansas City MO)
Zac Winner #12 (1993 Defense, Fairbanks AK)

2011-2012 MNJHL Players of the Month

Eric Shand - January Defensive Player of the Month

Keenan Wallace - December Goalie of the Month

Eric Shand - October Defensive Player of the Month

Will Schluneger - September Goalie of the Month

Erik Largen

Erik Largen

Head Coach

Phone: 952-888-4311(office); 907-750-0375(mobile)

Twin Cities Northern Lights Calendar

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Twin Cities Northern Lights at Maple Grove Energy

Congrats to 2010-2011 NL Captain Justin Hale (D) for advancement to University WI Stevens Point

Tier II Junior Hockey Advancements

Nic Sova, Defense (1993) Minot Minotaurs

Nick Kohn, Starting Goalie (1991) Chicago Hitmen 

Lane Mahoney, Defense (1991) Aberdeen Wingers
2012 NAHL Top Prospects Tourney participant

Jeremy Hummeny, Forward (1992) Michigan Warriors

Prospective Players

Thank you for taking the time to complete the online profile information (link here). Our staff will use this information for recruiting players for next year's team. The Minnesota Junior Hockey League does not hold a draft, so we will rely heavily on our tryout camps for selecting our 2012-2013 team members. Our team signs players by "rolling admission," so we encourage you to complete this information now to get your contact information to our staff. Also, feel free to come up and visit with our staff if you see us at your game scouting players or send us an email with your schedule.

Navigating Junior Hockey

Recommended reading / links about junior hockey in the United States and its role in preparing student-athletes for college hockey.


Veterans Shingler & Windle (Bethel University 2011)

Ross and Stephanie Smith

Team Management PO Box 20725 Bloomington MN 55420

Phone: 952-888-4311

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